In this episode of Remnant Radio, Joshua Lewis interviews Ryan Skoog, an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Venture, a ministry focused on serving the unsafe, unreached, and unresourced with the Gospel of Christ. Skoog shares his inspiration for writing a book on prayer, stemming from his observations of the explosive growth of the global church and the often-lacking prayer lives of Western Christian leaders. The conversation explores the concept of functional atheism, where individuals may intellectually believe in God but live as if they don’t depend on Him.

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Skoog emphasizes the importance of friendship with Jesus as the foundation of a dynamic prayer life, encouraging listeners to “waste time with God” and cultivate rhythms of prayer throughout the day. The discussion touches on the power of posture, historic prayers, and the practice of retreat for fostering humility and courage.

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The hosts then delve into the communal aspect of prayer, exploring how leaders can create a culture of prayer within their organizations. Skoog shares stories of prayer meetings in multinational companies and the role of prayer in addressing racial tensions within a ministry. The episode concludes with a call to embrace prayer as an invitation to tap into the power, grace, and blessing of all of heaven, emphasizing its generational impact and transformative potential.

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Audience feedbacks from the episode:

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"Only 15 minutes in and I'm wrecked."

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"Absolutely best Remnant Radio interview ever!!"

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"INCREDIBLE discussion"

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"Super convicting and encouraging. One of your best interviews!"

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